Brother CS7000X vs Pfaff quilt expression 720

Technical comparison · Electronic and computerised

In brief

Brother CS7000X and Pfaff quilt expression 720 are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~24.6×). Brother CS7000X is the entry-level choice; Pfaff quilt expression 720 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Brother CS7000X CS7000X Brother F2 · Intermediate
Pfaff quilt expression 720 quilt expression 720 Pfaff F4 · Semi-professional
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F4 — Semi-professional
Price
Price ~200–450 € ~5000–11000 €
Category specs
Stitch selection Buttons Touchscreen
Maximum speed 750 spm 1050 spm
Built-in stitches 70 428
Buttonhole type One-step —
Buttonhole styles 7 —
Stitch types Straight stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Three-step zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch, Triple stretch zigzag —
Maximum stitch width 7 mm 9 mm
Maximum stitch length 5 mm 6 mm
Space to the right of the needle — 250 mm
Drop feed Yes Yes
Dual feed / walking foot system Walking foot included Integrated in the machine
Needle threader Automatic Built-in
Automatic thread cutter — Yes
Knee lifter No Yes
Automatic presser foot lifter — Yes
Adjustable presser foot pressure No —
Free arm Yes —
Thread tension — Automatic
Display LCD Colour touchscreen
Display size — 3.5 in
Start/stop button — Yes
Thread sensors — Bobbin
Included presser feet 10 —

The differences that matter

  • Maximum stitch width: Brother CS7000X 7 mm vs Pfaff quilt expression 720 9 mm
  • Maximum speed: Brother CS7000X 750 spm vs Pfaff quilt expression 720 1050 spm
  • Stitch selection: Brother CS7000X Buttons · Pfaff quilt expression 720 Touchscreen
  • Dual feed / walking foot system: Brother CS7000X Walking foot included · Pfaff quilt expression 720 Integrated in the machine
  • Needle threader: Brother CS7000X Automatic · Pfaff quilt expression 720 Built-in

Which one to choose

Choose Brother CS7000X if…

you prefer this set-up — stitch selection: buttons; dual feed / walking foot system: walking foot included; needle threader: automatic.

See the Brother CS7000X sheet →

Choose Pfaff quilt expression 720 if…

you value maximum stitch width and maximum speed.

See the Pfaff quilt expression 720 sheet →

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